Ms. Dhoni returns as a CSK captain, breaks another IPL data record to … | Cricket News

Neu -Delhi: The legend is back at the top. After 43 years and 278 days, Ms. Dhoni is officially the oldest captain in the history of the Indian Premier League and returned to Ruturaj Gaikwad after an injury in the middle of the season to lead Chennai Super Kings.
The announcement, shortly before CSK’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders in a Roaring Ma Chidambaram Stadium, triggered wild celebrations under fans.
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The legendary “thala” was familiar in a familiar way, which was welcomed by a deafening Chepauk quantity, which broke out when he turned the coin again -this time as the captain of the page, which he led to five IPL titles.
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Although KKR -Kipper Ajinkya Rahane won the throw and decided on the field, all eyes were firmly on Dhoni, who looked calm and composed in his element.
“It is regrettable with Ruturaj. He broke his elbow and is on the road for the rest of the season,” said Dhoni. “It is now about making the basics right. We have lost a few games, but we have to remain concentrated – to build partnerships, take our catches and start with the bat.”

His return as a captain not only increases the morality of CSK, but also adds another record to his already glittering curriculum vitae. Dhoni exceeds Adam Gilchrist to become the oldest player who puts one side in one side in the side IPL historyincreases its permanent inheritance in the tournament.
Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the change in management during a press conference on Thursday and emphasized the confidence of the team in Dhoni’s experience to steer it through a difficult phase.

When CSK lubricates in the lower half of the table, Dhoni’s leadership is expected to be a stabilizing force.
While the challenge is steep when there is a man who can turn things around with calm authority and tactical genius, it is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.